A Travel Price Comparison for India Delhi vs. Kolkata (Calcutta) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Delhi $45
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $37

The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Kolkata (Calcutta) is $37. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Delhi and Kolkata (Calcutta) in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Delhi $23
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $17
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Delhi $46
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $34

Compare Hotels in Delhi and Kolkata (Calcutta)

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Delhi $5.30
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $5.13

Typical Local Transportation prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:

• Tuk Tuk Ride
  $0.12
• Taxi to Airport
  $1.92
• Subway
  $0.38
• Uber Cab
  $0.96
• Delhi Metro Smart Card
  $1.80
• Auto-rickshaw
  $1.20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:

• From Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour with Transfers - All Inclusive: $4.90
• Private transfers to/from Indira Gandhi International Airport: $10
• Delhi Airport Transfers : Budget Sedan and SUV Cabs: $11
• Delhi Airport Transfers & Shuttles: $11
• Private New Delhi Arrival Transfer Airport to Hotel/Accommodation: $12
• From Jaipur Private Full Day Trip with Private Transfers: $13
• New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $14
• Agra Hotels Private Transfer From New Delhi Airport: $14
• Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
• Private Transfer Delhi Hotels To Delhi International Airport DEL Drop: $15
• Delhi hotel to Delhi Airport transfer: $15
• Delhi - Private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):

• Airport Taxi: Round Trip Transfer Between Kolkata & Kolkata Airport CCU: $49
• Airport Transfer in Kolkata: $35
• Airport to Hotel Transfer with Assistance : $21
• Build Your Own: custom private tour of Kolkata with transfers: $69
• Kolkata - Arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $28
• Kolkata Airport to Hotel Transfer by Private Car: $43
• Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer: $136
• Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kolkata Airport: $32
• Private Transfer Kolkata Airport CCU To Kolkata Hotels Drop: $22
• Private Transfer from Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU) Airport: $60
• Private Transfer from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU) Airport to Kolkata: $60
• The Second City of Empire: A Kolkata Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $132

Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Kolkata (Calcutta)?

Prices for flights to both Kolkata (Calcutta) and Delhi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

• Food Meals for one day
  Delhi $12
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $14

Typical Food prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:

• McDonalds
  $3.52

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.

• Old Delhi Food Tour Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $7.73
• Delhi food tour-culinary delights of Min 2pax: $10
• Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
• Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
• The Legendary Delhi Belly Food Tour: $27
• Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $30
• Food Tour to Old Delhi with a Local: $32
• Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $33
• Owner Led Delhi Shopping Tour Including Lunch/Dinner in Multicuisine Restaurant : $34
• Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
• Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
• Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).

• Join in Kolkata's Authentic Walking Food Tour: $13
• Cooking experience in Authentic Bengali House with Lunch/Dinner: $28
• Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $35
• Alleyway Food Tour: $37
• Kolkata Culinary tour (Food tour): $49
• Cooking class and home cooked Bengali meal in New Town, Kolkata: $49
• Dinner Cruise on Ganges Kolkata 3Hrs: $59
• Traditional Bengali Cooking Class in Kolkata in a Local Home: $64
• Half Day Sunset Cruise with Dinner in Kolkata : $341

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Delhi $13
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $15

Typical Entertainment prices in Delhi

Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

• Red Fort
  $10

Tours and Activities in Delhi

Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $3.75
• Audio Guided Tour Of Red Fort, Delhi on HopOn India App: $4.27
• Time Travel at Red Fort— A Safe Guided Experience: $4.30
• Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.30
• Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
• Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj Day Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.80
• Taj Mahal Agra Same Day Tour from Delhi By Private Car: $4.92
• Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $5.00
• Private Jaipur Tour from Delhi by Car: $5.00
• Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi with Lunch at 5 Star Hotel: $5.00
• Agra : Skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Add-ons: $5.00
• Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Tour from Delhi - All Inclusive: $5.00

Tours and Activities in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:

• Audio Guided Tour of Pathuriaghata – Finding the Tagores, Kolkata: $6.12
• Audio Guided Tour of Maidan – Calcutta Sports Walk: $6.12
• Audio Guided Tour Through Dalhousie or BBD Bagh Area, Kolkata: $6.12
• Mallick Ghat Flower Market Morning Walk Half Day Tour: $10
• Kolkata Colonial Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
• Heritage & Cultural Walk of Kolkata (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
• Discover the Spiritual Trails of Kolkata (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
• Kolkata Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
• Tour to Indian Museum Kolkata: $23
• Day Tour Of Kolkata: $24
• Kolkata Half Day Guided City Tour: $27
• Kolkata Market Half Day Tour: $33

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Delhi $8.70
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $8.30

Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi

Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Pub Crawl Delhi: $22
• Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $28

Sample the Local Flavors in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Also in Kolkata (Calcutta), these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Pub Crawl Kolkata: $39